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How to get to Lyon from Dortmund

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Compare train and coach for Dortmund to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £212.

Distance: 669 km

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Coach
Flight

£137

Average Price

£52

Average Price

Cheapest

£212

Average Price

8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 20m

Average total duration

11h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

TGV

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Dortmund to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:4519h00
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
04:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£551One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:4519h00
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
04:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£551One-way
1 change

Fastest

Eurowings EW9412
07:101h30
Dusseldorf Airport
08:40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£2371One-way
0 changes

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 107+TGVTGV 9580
11:368h22
Dortmund Hbf
19:58Lyon Part Dieu
£1151One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:4019h10
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
23:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£561One-way
1 change
KLM CityhopperKL1798+KLMKL1431
08:155h00
Dusseldorf Airport
13:15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£2481One-way
1 change
German AirwaysKL1796+KLMKL1431
06:157h00
Dusseldorf Airport
13:15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£2481One-way
1 change
Air FranceAF7368+Air France HopAF1607
11:156h20
Dusseldorf Airport
17:35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£2171One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Dortmund to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Lyon.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Dortmund to Lyon: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £34 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

Taking a coach costs £290 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £325 for the same trip.

A coach is £38 less than a train with an average ticket price of £73 from Dortmund to Lyon.

The fastest way to get to Lyon from Dortmund is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 13 h 11 min of travel time.

Train takes 8 h 17 min on average.

The distance from Dortmund to Lyon is approximately 415 miles.

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Lyon is:

  • 7 coaches a day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Dortmund and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dortmund to Lyon:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Lyon:

    • You can take a coach from Dortmund to Lyon with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £34 with FlixBus from Dortmund to Lyon.
    • You can travel by train from Dortmund to Lyon with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Lyon tickets for £130 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Lyon with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by coach with FlixBus.
    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dortmund to Lyon.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Dortmund to Lyon often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Dortmund and Lyon itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Lyon and any of these top destinations today!

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